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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.77, 7,186.70 and 2,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.77, 7,186.70 and 2,193.48 is: 3,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.77 : 7,186.70 = 2,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.77/7,186.70 = 2,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.77x = 7,186.70 × 2,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.77x = 15,763,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,763,888.20/4,792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.10

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